Employment Type: Part-Time (Permanent Contract)
Department: Music School
Union: Included (CUPE Local 2497)
Salary: $32.31
File #: 25-MS-21 (1 OPEN)
Posting Date: October 24, 2025
Posting Close: November 07, 2025
The Adaptive Learning Program Assistant will be required to work Saturdays from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Music School, the Adaptive Learning Program Assistant is a part-time teaching position that supports the operations of the Adaptive Learning Lab within Dixon Hall’s Music School. The Adaptive Learning Program Assistant is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Lab, planning and delivering adaptive learning classes for individuals and groups, and scheduling programs in alignment with the Music School calendar. The Adaptive Learning Program Assistant also helps to develop and implement learning plans, supports the creation of communication tools for the Lab, and fosters a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment for families and students.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
On Saturdays between 11am-4pm provide half hour one-on-one adapted music lessons or music therapy to students age 4 and up (to adult) who have mental, physical, and/or learning disabilities. I.e. autism, down's syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia
meet with families for consultations during the intake process.
Provide an educational, interesting, and enjoyable experience of music and learning for every student.
Assist the Coordinator with providing a safe, comfortable, and inspiring environment for program clients.
Monitors student progress and adjusting teaching methods and materials when necessary
Punctually attends all scheduled lessons, classes or rehearsals.
Participating, when possible, in developing and implementing curriculum ideas.
Knowledge of adaptive learning and Music Therapy techniques.
Adhere to all agency guidelines and policies and attending appropriate staff meetings and workshops when possible.
Actively participate in department and agency meetings and events.
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain weekly attendance records of students.
Record hours as they are worked each day.
Submit requests to purchase teaching materials that are required to the Adaptive Learning Program Coordinator.
Notify the Music School Manager immediately when a student is late arriving for a lesson or an event.
Notify the Music School Manager about teaching absences as much in advance as possible
Other duties as required
Qualifications
Post-secondary degree in Music Therapy.
Knowledge of Music Pedagogy, teaching methods and materials.
Experience teaching/working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment; preference given to those with not-for-profit experience.
Superior organization, analytical, and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong oral and written English language communication skills; fluency in additional languages, relevant to the communities of service, will be considered an asset.
Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.
Working Conditions
Lesson are scheduled for weekday evenings and/or Saturdays during the day
Students are provided in-person lessons in individual studios located in an accessible, climate-controlled school facility located on the upper floors of a building shared with other Dixon Hall programs
Teaching spaces illuminated with a combination of natural, LED, and fluorescent lighting sources.
Occasionally required to be available for recitals, performances, and other events that occur outside of the regular teaching schedule
Physical and Sensory Demands
Able to teach and support students in 30-minute lessons within a 5 hour shift.
Able to tolerate teaching in a small studio/room (80 square feet/7.43 square meters) while in close contact with students.
Direct Reports
None
Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.
To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.
